Sage, Organic

Sage is one of the essential herbs and can be used to enhance virtually any dish. Start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost. We searched the world to find the best organic seed - Burpee fully guarantees that not a drop of synthetic chemicals was used to make these excellent seeds. Certified Organic Seed.

How to Grow

Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least 2 pairs of leaves. Before transfer to the garden, accustom to outdoor conditions for one week. Transplant to 15" apart in the garden or pot up to a larger outdoor container, no less than 12" in diameter. Prune established plants back by one-half to two-thirds in early spring if they are getting too large or leggy.

Harvesting

Harvest short sprigs or a couple leaves at a time. Sage is used in sausages, poultry, meat, bread, dressing, vegetables, omelettes and stuffing. Sage leaf tea is useful in treating colds and for aiding digestion. Try the leaves as a flavoring in breads and stuffing or with meats or vegetables. The large size, attractive mounding habit, and textural leaves of the plants make them highly ornamental in the garden. Use them as a corner accent, or mix them with perennials, annuals, and other herbs in a cottage garden.